This is where you hear my passion and what I really love about nursing, and how to help nursing students and new nurses. My blogs are published every Saturday at 9 am. If you are on our mailing list, you will receive an email telling you about the blog for the week and a preview of next week Here is the link to subscribe if you want:

Rhoda Sommer 6/27/26 Rhoda Sommer 6/27/26

No One Ever Questioned It

A new nurse is labeled “too slow” for being careful. This emotional story explores nurse bullying culture, silence, and what gets passed down in healthcare.

Rhoda Sommer 6/20/26 Rhoda Sommer 6/20/26

What Asking for Help Actually Looks Like

What does asking for help really look like as a new nurse? This story shows the hesitation, self-doubt, and real moment of speaking up during patient care.

Rhoda Sommer 6/13/26 Rhoda Sommer 6/13/26

I Waited Too Long to Ask for Help | New Nurse Experience

A new RN shares the moment patient vitals kept dropping—and why she waited too long to ask for help. A real look at hesitation, fear, and new nurse pressure.

Rhoda Sommer 6/6/26 Rhoda Sommer 6/6/26

When Should a New Nurse Ask for Help? (The Moment No One Talks About)

When should a new nurse ask for help? This honest story captures the hesitation, self-doubt, and real-time decision-making new RNs face during patient care.